Project Working Mom:
Putting Education to Work

Jeiy D'Silva B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Information Systems Security Walden University Education has always been an important goal in my life, because I knew it was going to make things stable for me in the future.  I came from a difficult past! Unfortunately, my mother died and my father was an alcoholic. ...

Anthony Sessoms Future goal: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Many have said the words "It's never too late,"  when talking about obtaining a degree.  I am living these words today.  I am a 45 year old married father of five enrolled in a nursing program full time while working full time for the ...

Julie Kluth Future goal: Bachelor of Science in Psychology After a twenty five year absence I have returned to college to achieve a long held dream, to work toward and receive a Bachelor of Science Degree. I know that by having a degree in hand I will be able to go farther and earn better wages than I have previously. ...

Deena Fernandez Future goal: Master of Business Administration (MBA) My name is Deena Fernandez. I am a woman, a mother; I am a first generation college student, and a manager. I am a Mexican-Native American, a wife, but most importantly I am a role model. When my daughter grows up I want her to know that her parents did ...

There is great beauty, and great valor, in every woman’s struggle to leave her mark on this world. We all know the women and the stories: The bravery of a single mother juggling two jobs; the strength of a grandmother who still goes to work every day to help raise her grandchildren and save enough to one day retire; the amazing grace of our aunts ...

A football game plan brings together all the skills on a team in order to win the game. A budget does the same for your finances. It brings together all your financial skills to create a plan for financial success. You have to track your expenses and know your assets and liabilities. You’ve got to plan to save to let interest work for you. And ...

Debit cards can be a very safe and convenient way to make purchases. But since money spent on a debit card comes right out of a bank account, heads up spending is essential. Credit cards give you even more spending flexibility and convenience. But since credit cards don’t come directly out of a bank account, you have to be careful you’re not ...

In football, strength is something that you can’t develop all at once. Players need a consistent and focused work-out regiment to reach their peak performance. And even then, it takes a long time. As a matter of fact, top players never let up on their strength training. In finances, a consistent and focused savings plan will allow you to develop ...

The entire game of football is based on a few basic skills: blocking, tackling, passing and running. To be a successful football player, one has to have a solid understanding of the fundamentals. All other aspects of the game are based on these essential skills. Financial success depends on fundamentals, too. The components of net worth: ...

Achieve your financial freedom with step-by-step instructions from award-winning investment manager Jesse B. Brown. Discover the easy-to-follow, down-to-earth secret to living your dreams, whether it's buying a new home, buying a new car, sending your children to college, retiring rich, or going on that once-in-a-lifetime ...